🗂️ What this is: A sortable/filterable reference table for 21 velvet-leaf and collector-grade aroids (Anthurium + Philodendron), so you can compare light, humidity, soil, difficulty, and growth rate side by side instead of researching each species one article at a time. Add this table to Notion, then group/filter by Genus, Difficulty, or Humidity Need to build your own "shopping list by skill level."

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📊 Main Database — Properties (build these as Notion columns)

Property Name Type
Species Title
Genus Select (Anthurium / Philodendron)
Common Name Text
Difficulty Select (Beginner / Moderate / Difficult / Very Difficult)
Light Select (Low-Med / Bright Indirect / Bright Indirect, No Direct Sun)
Humidity Need Number (%)
Soil Type Select (Chunky Aroid Mix / Chunky + Extra Moss / Semi-Aquatic)
Watering Frequency Text
Growth Rate Select (Slow / Slow-Moderate / Moderate / Fast)
Mature Size (Indoor) Text
Main Feature Text
Rarity/Price Tier Select (Common / Uncommon / Rare / Grail)

🌿 Database Rows

Species Genus Common Name Difficulty Light Humidity Need Soil Type Watering Frequency Growth Rate Mature Size (Indoor) Main Feature Rarity Tier
Anthurium clarinervium Anthurium Velvet Cardboard Anthurium Moderate Bright Indirect 60–80% Chunky Aroid Mix Top 1–2" dry, ~7–14 days Slow-Moderate 12–24" H x 18–30" W Velvet leaves, bold white veins Uncommon
Philodendron clarinervium Philodendron Fiddle-Leaf Philodendron Moderate Bright Indirect 55–70% Chunky Aroid Mix Top 1–2" dry Moderate Climbing, needs moss pole Softer velvet, elongated leaf Uncommon
Anthurium crystallinum Anthurium Crystal Anthurium Moderate Bright Indirect 60–80% Chunky + Extra Moss Top 1–2" dry Slow-Moderate 18–30" H Silvery-white veining, huge leaves Uncommon
Anthurium warocqueanum Anthurium Queen Anthurium Very Difficult Bright Indirect 80%+ Chunky + Extra Moss Keep evenly moist, never soggy Slow Pendant leaves 3ft+ Long pendulous velvet leaves Rare
Anthurium regale Anthurium Regal Anthurium Difficult Bright Indirect 75–85% Chunky + Extra Moss Consistent moisture Slow Leaves up to 3ft Massive heart-shaped velvet leaves Rare
Anthurium papillilaminum Anthurium Papillilaminum Difficult Bright Indirect 70–80% Chunky Aroid Mix Top 1–2" dry Slow 18–24" Iridescent deep-green velvet Rare
Anthurium dressleri Anthurium Dressleri Difficult Bright Indirect, No Direct Sun 70–80% Chunky Aroid Mix Top 1–2" dry Slow 12–18" Matte olive velvet, ruffled edges Rare
Anthurium magnificum Anthurium Magnificum Difficult Bright Indirect 65–80% Chunky + Extra Moss Top 1–2" dry Moderate 24–36" Ribbed velvet with pale veins Uncommon
Anthurium forgetii Anthurium Forgetii Moderate Bright Indirect 60–75% Chunky Aroid Mix Top 1–2" dry Slow-Moderate 10–16" Rounded compact velvet leaves Uncommon
Anthurium villenaorum Anthurium Villenaorum Very Difficult Bright Indirect 80%+ Chunky + Extra Moss Keep evenly moist Slow Up to 4ft leaves Enormous elongated velvet leaves Grail
Anthurium luxurians Anthurium Luxurians Difficult Bright Indirect 70–85% Chunky + Extra Moss Top 1–2" dry Slow 18–24" Deeply quilted, bullate texture Rare
Philodendron gloriosum Philodendron Gloriosum Beginner Bright Indirect 50–70% Chunky Aroid Mix Top 1–2" dry, ~7 days Moderate Creeping, wide leaves Pink-tinged veins, easy velvet Common
Philodendron pastazanum Philodendron Pastazanum Beginner Bright Indirect 50–65% Chunky Aroid Mix Top 1–2" dry Moderate 18–30" Glossy quilted heart leaves Common
Philodendron verrucosum Philodendron Ecuador Verrucosum Difficult Bright Indirect 70–85% Chunky + Extra Moss Keep lightly moist Slow Climbing vine Hairy petioles, deep velvet Rare
Philodendron melanochrysum Philodendron Black Gold Philodendron Moderate Bright Indirect 60–75% Chunky Aroid Mix Top 1–2" dry Moderate Climbing vine Near-black velvet, gold sheen when young Uncommon
Philodendron gigas Philodendron Gigas Moderate Bright Indirect 60–75% Chunky Aroid Mix Top 1–2" dry Moderate Climbing, large leaves Bronze-purple new growth Uncommon
Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight' Other Aroid Moonlight Scindapsus Beginner Bright Indirect 40–60% Chunky Aroid Mix Top 1–2" dry, ~7–10 days Moderate Trailing vine Silvery sheen, low-maintenance Common
Alocasia cuprea 'Red Secret' Other Aroid Red Secret Alocasia Difficult Bright Indirect 65–80% Chunky + Extra Moss Keep lightly moist Slow 12–18" Metallic copper-red sheen Rare
Alocasia baginda 'Dragon Scale' Other Aroid Dragon Scale Alocasia Moderate Bright Indirect 60–75% Chunky Aroid Mix Top 1–2" dry Moderate 10–16" Textured scale-like veining Uncommon
Monstera dubia Other Aroid Shingling Monstera Beginner Bright Indirect 50–70% Chunky Aroid Mix Top 1–2" dry Moderate Shingling climber Flat shingling juvenile leaves Common
Homalomena rubescens Other Aroid Queen of Hearts Beginner Low-Med 45–65% Chunky Aroid Mix Top 1–2" dry, ~7 days Fast 12–18" Glossy easy-care foliage Common

❓ FAQ / Troubleshooting

Q: Why does almost every entry list "chunky aroid mix" instead of regular potting soil? Dense, moisture-retentive soil is the single most common cause of root rot across this entire genus group — velvet aroids evolved in rocky, fast-draining terrain and their roots need airflow more than they need moisture retention.

Q: My humidity is stuck around 45–50%. Which species can I still grow? Filter the table for Humidity Need ≤ 60%: Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight', Philodendron gloriosum, Philodendron pastazanum, Monstera dubia, and Homalomena rubescens are the most forgiving on this list.

Q: What's the difference between "Slow" and "Slow-Moderate" growth rate? "Slow" species typically push 1–4 new leaves per year even under ideal care; "Slow-Moderate" species (like Anthurium clarinervium) typically manage 2–6 leaves per year.

Q: Which of these is the easiest entry point into velvet-leaf collecting? Philodendron gloriosum or Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight' — both tolerate average household humidity and forgive minor watering inconsistency better than true Anthurium species.

Q: Yellow leaves showing up on any of these plants — where do I start? Across this entire list, yellowing is overwhelmingly linked to overwatering or poor drainage rather than nutrient deficiency. Check root health before adjusting fertilizer.